Bhagyanagar Express Explained

Bhagyanagar Express
Type:Express
Locale:Telangana & Maharashtra
Operator:South Central Railways
Start: (SC)
Stops:32
End: (BPQ)
Distance:367km (228miles)
Journeytime:9 hours 35 minutes
Frequency:Daily
Class:1 AC chair car, 1 second class sitting, 14 general,
Seating:Yes
Sleeping:No
Autorack:No
Catering:Yes
Observation:Large windows
Stock:LHB coach
Trainnumber:17233 / 17234
Speed:38km/h

The 17233 / 17234 Bhagyanagar Express is the oldest Express train in India. It runs between Secunderabad Junction in Telangana and in Maharashtra. Due to the impact of COVID-19, the route terminates at Sirpur Kaghaznagar railway station. It was introduced on November 1, 1970. The Vijayawada railway division in the South Central Railway zone of Indian Railways administers the train.

Numbering

Train number 17233 runs from to Sirpur Kaghaznagar railway station, while 17234 runs from Sirpur Kaghaznagar railway station to .

Routeing

The train runs from Secunderabad via,,,,,,,,, and .

Rake sharing

The train shares a rake with 17201/17202 Golconda Express.

Traction

The train is hauled by a Lallaguda Loco Shed-based WAP-7 electric locomotive on its entire journey.

Classes

The 21 coach composition contains: 1 AC chair car, 3 second class sitting, 14 general, 2 SLR.

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